New traffic signal to operate on school days

A traffic signal at Imperial Parkway and Bull Shark Drive, the road leading to the high school, has operated as a flashing yellow and red signal for several weeks, said Lee County spokesman Tim Engstrom.

That will change Friday, the first day of school. The traffic signal at Imperial Parkway and Bull Shark Drive will be a fully operational signal between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. on school days.

Outside of those hours and on non-school days, the traffic signal will revert to flashing yellow and red, Engstrom said.

A flashing red signal means drivers of vehicles must stop before entering an intersection. A flashing yellow signal allows drivers to go through an intersection with caution, according to Florida statutes.

When does the school day begin and end?

Bonita Springs High School students and visitors will enter the high school from the intersection of Imperial Parkway and Bull Shark Drive.

Five buses will transport students before and after the school day. The school buses will enter and exit the Bonita Springs campus from Shangri-La Road, said Rob Spicker, a spokesman for the Lee County School District.

Buses will usually arrive at the high school around 6:50 a.m. prior to the school day and will leave the school at around 1:45 p.m. at the end of the day, Spicker said.

Drive with caution, LCSO says

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office encourages travelers of Imperial Parkway and Shangri-La Road to be extra aware of their surroundings as Bonita Springs High School opens and the new school year begins.

No school zones or speed zones are on the roads adjacent to the high school, said Lee County School District Spokesman Rob Spicker.

The speed limit along Imperial Parkway near the high school is 45 miles per hour. The speed limit on Shangri-La Road is 30 miles per hour.

Here are additional safe driving tips from the Sheriff’s Office:

Drivers should slow down, even below the speed limit, as the new school year begins.

Do not block any crosswalks.

Stop and yield to pedestrians.

Do not pass vehicles, such as school traffic or school buses, that are stopped for pedestrians.

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Student government presidents of Bonita Springs High School cut the ribbon marking the grand opening of the school on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brand new campus for the upcoming school year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News

Shannon Grant puts together anatomy models in the medical academy of Bonita Springs High School on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brand new campus for the upcoming school year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News

Marching band uniforms are seen in the music room of Bonita Springs High School on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brand new campus for the upcoming school year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News

After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brand new campus for the upcoming school year, starting with a walkthrough event for parents and students on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News

After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brand new campus for the upcoming school year, starting with a walkthrough event for parents and students on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News

The media center of Bonita Springs High School is on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

The hallways of Bonita Spring High School noticeably contain no lockers as a safety precaution as well as students owning a Chromebook, thus, no longer needing to carry books. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year, starting with a walkthrough event for parents and students on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

The medical academy of Bonita Springs High School enables students to graduate high school as a certified nursing assistant. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year, starting with a walkthrough event for parents and students on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

Shannon Grant cleans the medical academy of Bonita Springs High School to prepare for an open house event for parents and students on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

Shannon Grant puts together anatomy models in the medical academy of Bonita Springs High School on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus, which includes an HVAC facility as seen on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

A flight simulator is seen in the aerospace classroom of Bonita Springs High School on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

Mrs. Brown's reading classroom is seen at Bonita Springs High School on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

Mrs. Brown's reading classroom is seen at Bonita Springs High School on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

Students can opt to enjoy lunch outdoors at Bonita Springs High School. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year, starting with a walkthrough event for parents and students on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

The cafeteria of Bonita Springs High School is seen on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

Bonita Springs High School apparel can be purchased by students and parents during the open house event held after the grand opening of the school on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

The weight room for student athletes of Bonita Springs High School is seen on Wednesday, August 8, 2108. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

The gymnasium of Bonita Springs High School is seen on Wednesday, August 8, 2108. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

The music room of Bonita Springs High School is seen on Wednesday, August 8, 2108. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

Tubas await the arrival of Bonita Springs High School's marching band. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year, starting with a walkthrough event for parents and students on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,

With retractable seats, the auditorium of Bonita Springs High School is seen on Wednesday, August 8, 2108. After a year and a half of construction, Bonita Springs High School prepares to open its doors to the brandÊnew campus for the upcomingÊschool year. Moriah Ratner/Naples Daily News,